1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | 240 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
